Tiger Woods embodied all that was good about sporting competition. I never watched golf until Woods romped through Augusta for his first major. I noticed golf in the sports section on Monday mornings, after looking at the point spreads. From that point forward, I was a golf junkie. No, that's not quite right. I was, as so many others, a Tiger-junkie. I would watch the first round, to see how far he would have to rally. The second and third rounds were used for updates. Sundays, if Tiger was within ten shots off the pace, it became a thrill-seeking ride as he caught, passed and firmly stomped all his competitors into the final fairway. Then, of course, another trophy presention. All was right in the world.
Now, golf has no appeal, none whatsoever. Tiger has taken that away, forever. Even if he returns, which I am sure he will, I cannot follow and cheer for a man that has commited the ultimate betrayal. I am not self-righteous by any means. But the man had it all. What else could he possibly want or need? Well, now we all know, and it just ain't right.
I had known only one hero in my life, and that was my Father. Suddenly, at age 35, I would ignore my Dad's call to watch a man putt from 45 curving, swerving, dipping and dropping feet, knowing it was going in, whether he needed to make it or not. That was my personal vision of Tiger-mania.
How did this cheating, lying bastard become my hero? I do not have the slightest clue, but I do know that I'm sick of the thought that he replaced Dad under "hero-worship". Sorry, Dad.
Mr. Woods will return to his passion, once he figures out what, or who, it may be. I don't care. I will not support him on any grounds. I wish my best so that he and his spouse can repair a great wound. That is what I hope that Tiger uses his Sunday Red concentration on. 110%, it must be about repairing what he has broken.
All the facts may not have come out yet, for sure. But from what has been disclosed so far, this is the only conclusion I can come to: Tiger will not get my support, with one notable exception: He must at some point come clean with his family, first and foremost. Then he must regain that sacred trust he shredded from his wife. If he mans up to that, and she accepts and forgives his transgressions, that is her business, and I wish them all the luck in the world. But Tiger Woods will never, ever get another cheer of support from me that alludes to his golfing prowess. He will, however, get a standing ovation in this corner if he owns up to all the wrong he has done to his family. Elin, I wish you and your husband the best of luck.
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I personally never liked Golf, with or without Tiger Woods. I have never had a "Hero Worship" of any one, let alone a man. My father cheated on my mother for many years, my Uncles did, My grandfathers did. I do not know of one man that is in my life that has been faithful to his woman. I cannot say that my Hubby has been untrue, but he is after all a man, and that is what they do.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to generalize all men, but that is what I know.
Every person who is looked up upon, will in one way or another show that they are truly human. We as humans are sinners, all we can do is ask for forgiveness.
I do wish the best for Mr. Woods and his family.
Deborah
I think Golf will be hurt by Tiger not participating. It is too bad, like you a lot of my friends liked to watch because of him. They are split as to watch or not.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thoughts
My name is Glenda G.